What Aldon Smith's return means for the 49ers

Oct. 31, 2013
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FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2013 file photo, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith (99) stands on the field before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in San Francisco. Smith has been charged with three felony counts of illegal possession of an assault weapon, stemming from a party at his home in June 2012. The 49ers issued a statement Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013, saying, "We recognize the serious nature of this situation, as does Aldon."(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) ORG XMIT: NY168 / Marcio Jose Sanchez AP